Impressions & Experiences

Farewell, Casey! ‘It’s time for us to bury our love.’ – The talented guys in Casey have decided to call it an end and headed out on the road one last time for their final tour. In December 2018, the Welsh emotive post-hardcore outlet, comprising vocalist Tom Weaver, both guitarists Toby Evans and Liam Torrance, … More Casey – farewell shows at The Dome

Fare well, Carcer City. The Liverpool based metalcore band Carcer City headed out on tour for the last time as they decided to call it an end with the last stop of the fare-well-tour being the Black Heart in Camden. After twelve years of being a band and two full-length albums, Patch (vocals), Lewy … More Carcer City – Final gig at the Black Heart

Dream State headed to the Underworld in Camden and played a sold-out headlining show. The Welsh alt-rock quintet comprising vocalist CJ, both guitarists Aled Rhys Evans and Rhys Wilcox, bassist Danny Rayer and drummer Jamie Lee just released their latest single ‘Hand In Hand’ (2019, UNFD) before heading out on their March / April … More Dream State – The Underworld, Camden

Emmure headed to the o2 Academy Islington. The American metalcore band Emmure formed in 2003 and currently comprise vocalist Frankie Palmeri, guitarist Joshua Travis, drummer Josh Miller and bassist Phil Locket. So far they released seven full-length albums of which the last one was ‘Look At Yourself’ in 2017 via Sharptone Records. Musically, the … More Emmure – o2 Academy Islington

From Inside headed to The Black Heart for their first headlining show in London. The Liverpool based alternative metal band From Inside formed in late 2016 and self-released two EP’s, being ‘The New Era’ (2017, self-release) and ‘When I’m Breathing Without You’ (2018, self-released). Since vocalist Simon Mora decided to step back from his … More From Inside – The Black Heart, Camden

Holding Absence ended their first run of UK headlining shows at the Underworld in Camden with an unforgettable show! The Welsh emotive hardcore quintet from Cardiff just released their highly anticipated self-titled debut album ‘Holding Absence’ via Sharptone Records and played a couple of UK headlining shows to support the release. Lucas (vocals), James … More Holding Absence – Underworld, Camden

Bring Me The Horizon visited London for a intimate acoustic set and Q&A at Banquet Records Kingston upon Thames. The British alternative rockers are well known for their experimental reinventions of their sounds. Their latest album release ‘Amo’ turned number one and is a well-crafted piece of art with a mix of influences from … More Bring Me The Horizon – acoustic gig at Pryzm, Kingston

Mike Shinoda headlined the Roundhouse as part of his solo tour. Since Chester Bennington’s (Linkin Park) passing in 2017, the American singer-songwriter and Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda processed his grief and thoughts with music. As result, he released a very honest, raw and emotional EP named ‘Post Traumatic (2018, Warner Bros. Records) and … More Mike Shinoda – Roundhouse, Camden

Holding Absence played a cosy acoustic set at Banquet Records Kingston to support their upcoming album! The Cardiff based emotive hardcore band Holding Absence, comprising of vocalist Lucas Woodland, both guitarists Chris Smitheram and Scott Carey, drummer Ashley Green and bassist James Joseph, hit the road to play a few acoustic shows prior … More Holding Absence – Banquet Records, Kingston

Alex Baker presents Kerrang!‘s Fresh Blood at The Old Blue Last with Selfworth, Pengshui and Black Coast. Alongside their latest single release ‘Paperskin’ (2019, self-released/Silent Cult), the London based emotive hardcore outlet Selfworth was part of Kerrang!’s Fresh Blood show at the Old Blue Last. The quintet comprising vocalist Jack, both guitarists Brandon and Tom, … More Selfworth, Pengshui & Black Coast – Kerrang! Fresh Blood, The Old Blue Last